In our faqs, learn about litterbox training, housing, spayneuter, the hazards of outdoor living, diet, bunny proofing, toys, chewing, aggression, and more health. Because rabbits do not possess the same allergycausing qualities as many other animals, citation needed their wool is an important alternative. The purpose of this caresheet is to give you some pointers on how to be successful with your bunny. Angora rabbits require a high fiber high protein diet. There are many more things involved in caring for a bunny, but this video covers some of the daily basics. History of angora rabbit breeds, from earliest history to today around the globe, with pictures and descriptions of angora wooled breeds. Angora is the wool of the angora rabbit mohair coming from the angora goat the colour of the forehead of the angora is used to judge the colour of the rabbit being the shortest hair it is the truest colour. Angora wool comes from the angora rabbit, and is 7 times warmer than wool. It is best to start with a young rabbit that is between 6 and weeks old, as this age group adjusts to house living quicker than older ones.
Litter train your bunny woolie creations angora rabbits. The ultimate guide to dwarf rabbit care pethelpful. A good nights sleep is essential for keeping our minds and bodies strong. They dont require vaccinations, and it doesnt cost much to feed them. A superb resource to reply to your entire questions, this book is a will have to have for anybody enthusiastic about angora rabbits including english, french, giant, satin and german varieties. As the special rabbits they are, they also have some special considerations when it comes to caring for them. Angora rabbit breeding, buying, care, cost, keeping, health, supplies, food, rescue and more included. There are several breeds of angora rabbits that are typically raised for their silky soft angora fibers. It is known that angora rabbits have been domesticated for centuries. In the summer it is best to keep your angora clipped back. They can produce 10 ounces to 1 lb of fiber per year. Book two of the waldo rabbit series the rabbit great and terrible. Excellent book for the beginning angora bunny person.
Angora rabbit breeding from an overview of the physical characteristics and angora rabbit hair characteristics. This book would have made a good first step for basic care, had i read it. The nervous new owners guide to angora rabbits is a howto manual for anyone interested in owning angora rabbits. Rabbits clean themselves just like cats, by licking.
To litter train your bunny is not difficult, but may take a little time. Either you are thinking about getting an angora or you have already taken the plunge and you have your new friend living with you. Angora rabbit books uk national angora rabbit club. Even the best quality rabbit pellet is not adequate on its own as a diet for pet rabbits. Blending angora with another fiber, such as wool, is a good way to extent its use.
The whole lot you want to know about angora rabbits and more. Hay is critical to add roughage to their diet which helps prevent wool block. Some of the books i bought as a new angora owner were way over my head at the time. There were lots of typos, unfinished sentences, and other errors.
Rabbit care as a rabbit owner, it is important to know some rabbit care basics in order to create a safe, loving environment for the furriest member of your family. Interested in raising english angoras for their luxuriant wool. Written by two well known and experienced exhibitors. In full coat, their bunny features are covered and sometimes they are mistaken to be small dogs or a relative of cousin it. Our comprehensive health pages have everything you need to make sure your. However, angoras are susceptible to starvation by wool block, and are more sensitive to temperature changes due to their incredibly thick coats or during the 1 1. Raising angora rabbits for fiber practical self reliance. It gives great advice on everything from bunny cages to health care and diet. English angora this breed is probably the cutest and most distinctive because of its long heavy fur that covers its ears and face. Angoras are intelligent, gentle rabbits who love to play, especially with cat toys. The nervous new owners guide to angora rabbits book.
The known history of angoras starts during the time of the romans, according to uk. Jul 19, 2016 loki my lovely baby english angora rabbit. The right diet is critical to keeping pet rabbits healthy. The largest of the angora breeds, the giant weighs in at least 9 12 to 10 pounds and are one of the highest fiber producers in the group from one to two pounds of wool per year. This entry was posted in rabbits and tagged angora rabbit care, angora rabbit chores, angora rabbits. Angora rabbits are more sensitive to both heat and cold. Plenty of fresh grass hay is very important in a rabbits diet, as are fresh greens and vegetables. Very importantly, it also gives tips on how to teach children to handle these rather fragile minirabbits. Write down each grooming date so that you know when the next time.
French angora this is a large bunny with a lifespan of 7 to 12 years, weigh about 7. The giant was created by breeding german angoras with other breeds such as. These suggestions are based on what i found worked, other may have different opinions. The nervous new owners guide to angora rabbits by suzie sugrue. Anyone who has a rational mind could deduce this by taking one look at photos.
Angora rabbits produce extremely soft, luxurious wool that continually grows back after harvesting, similar to the concept of shearing a sheep. They require love and attention, shelter from the elements, a clean habitat, and plenty of food and water. Learn more about french angora origin care, temperament, colors and more. A pet owners guide, includes english, french, giant, satin and german breeds. Daily groomings of your angora bunny are essential. Bunny breeder betty chu is the proud owner of the worlds furriest rabbits whose hair can measure almost 15 inches long. Natural, animal fiber rabbits clean, directly from the rabbit does not require washing, picking, combing, or carding luxurious very durable handwashable.
Im located in the springfield, mo area, tucked in the heart of the ozarks in the beautiful midwest. Not only are they friendly and adorable, but it should be noted that the wool derived from the angoras skin is priced at a high value. We have an english angora, which is the smallest of the angora breeds. Not only to the health of your bunny, but it also allows you to bond with your ball of fluff. Angora rabbit breeds how to care for your angora rabbit. The 199899 issue covered bunny basics and the 2000 issue featured my article about rabbits and magic.
From diet to housing to bunny proofing, the articles below will help you provide the best possible care for your rabbit. Spinning angora is very different than spinning wool. Watch to see how you should be caring for your pet rabbit on a daily basis. If youre a fiber artist who doesnt have the space or ability to raise sheep or angora goats, consider a much smaller fiber producer angora rabbits. Get the scoop on feeding your rabbit a well balanced and high fiber diet. Youll also find advice on how to work with their exquisite wool. Available from the fur and feather magazine and waterstones on line. Care 1 how to breed a rabbit the ultimate guide to bunny and rabbit breeding, baby rabbits and rabbit care the angora rabbit after the rabbit. Angora rabbit care sheet by sharon dalrymple email.
Signs of heat stress are heavy breathing with mouth open, panting, and slobbering wet around the mouth. The biggest is the giant angora weighing in around 1012 pounds when full grown, they can produce up to 2. Im anna, a country girl who is truly delighted to share her joy, passion and love of these beautiful rabbits with you. It took a year and many big unmanageable mats to realize that the fur needed constant attention. This is a very difficult post to write thats why ive put it off for a while. Calm, curious, and ever so fluffy they are a joy to be around. Imagine having a winter coat on all summer, and that is the way angoras are. Angora rabbit care if you ignore the grooming and fiber harvesting, caring for angora rabbits is just like caring for any rabbit. Bunnies for sale at cobblerocks oak root warrencheck out our oak root warren face book page. Book is based on the current actual production of angora rabbit.
Angora rabbits are a domestic breed that are raised for their wool fiber. English angoras thick coats need daily grooming to prevent matting, and will also need to be sheared a few times a year to encourage new hair growth and help maintain a healthy coat. How to care for your angora rabbit running bug farm. It is very soft and slippery, therefore beginners find it difficult to spin 100% angora. It tells how to distinguish purebred dwarf rabbits from mixed breeds and suggests ideas for an adventure playground for your bunny to keep it healthy and happy. I got her as a 10 week old baby and assumed that her fur would take care of itself somehow. Despite the mess, hay should be provided in unlimited amounts free choice. Although they like to snuggle up to their handlers. The house rabbit handbook is the first and still the best book on house rabbit care, and the book that started house rabbit society faqs. Bedding, jewelry, tshirts, phone cases, decor, information, ideas, advice and bunny care guides.
By continuing to use this site, we assume you consent for cookies to be used. Angora rabbits, the pet owners guide, includes english, french, giant, satin and german breeds. The 3hs of angora rabbit care hay, hair, and heat hay. This book is chockfull of information on how to locate, feed, house, handle and groom these endearing animals. Buying, care, lifespan, colors, diet, health, breeders, facts, are all covered kindle edition by ann l. A nonmolting angora is an angora who sheds very differently from a molting angora. Buying, care, lifespan, colors, diet, health, breeders. Book three of the waldo rabbit series richard scarrys watch your step, mr. This book contained a reasonable amount of basic information about angora rabbits and their care. The english angora is the smallest of the 4 angora breeds recognized by the arba. An angora rabbit is a beautiful animal that has always been a good choice for an ideal pet.
She gives practical information, all geared to the wool rabbit enthusiast, in a lighthearted manner. History, science, care and crafts by lesley hordon 2014. It is thought that the romans kept, bred, and utilized angora wool since at least 100 bc. Angora rabbit care housing what not to do running bug. I have them or they are available from the local pet store. I have been raising them for over 10 years and found the. Grooming your angora rabbit is as important as feeding it. Keeping them well groomed is the biggest chore in order to maintain a coat of fur that is mattfree and clean.
Because they are a long haired rabbit, they have a few special needs. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. If you ignore the grooming and fiber harvesting, caring for angora rabbits is just like caring for any rabbit. Taking care of rabbits some people feel overwhelmed by all the things a dog owner has to do. The wool is silky and fine which makes it very soft. While the giant is of german descent, the giant and the german are two separate breeds. Care of the giant angoras wool coat is not as difficult as the care needed by the english angora rabbit.
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